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THE WEIRD TALES - Horror & Macabre Collection
Folklore, mysticism, and existential dread in supernatural tales of Welsh shadows and the uncannyBy Arthur Machen
Length29h 14m
About this audiobook
In "The Weird Tales - Horror & Macabre Collection," Arthur Machen weaves together a tapestry of horror and the uncanny, delving into the depths of human psyche and the oblique perception of reality. His prose is characterized by rich, evocative language and a lyrical quality that heightens the sense of dread and wonder. This collection, part of the turn-of-the-century literary movement embracing supernatural themes, offers readers a profound exploration of existential fears, blending folklore, mysticism, and psychological horror, and remains an enduring influence in the genre. Arthur Machen, a Welsh author born in 1863, was deeply inspired by the mystical and the metaphysical, influenced by his own spiritual explorations and the rich folklore of his homeland. A contemporary of H.P. Lovecraft, Machen's work often challenges the boundaries of reality, prompting readers to confront the unknown. The intersection of his personal beliefs, experiences, and the philosophical currents of his time shaped his writing, imbuing it with a unique depth and complexity. For readers seeking to immerse themselves in the eerie and unsettling realms of horror, Machen's "The Weird Tales" is a quintessential choice. Engaging and thought-provoking, this collection invites you to investigate the thin veneer of civilization and the primal terrors that lie beneath, making it a must-read for both newcomers and aficionados of ghostly literature.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror
Length29 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 12, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE WEIRD TALES - Horror & Macabre Collection
40III
2Prologue
41IV
3Adventure of the Gold Tiberius.
42The White People
4The Encounter of the Pavement.
43Prologue
5Novel of the Dark Valley.
44The Green Book
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6Adventure of the Missing Brother.
45Epilogue
7Novel of the Black Seal.
46I. The Experiment
8Incident of the Private Bar.
47II. Mr. Clarke's Memoirs
9The Decorative Imagination.
48III. The City of Resurrections
10Novel of the Iron Maid.
49IV. The Discovery in Paul Street
11The Recluse of Bayswater.
50V. The Letter of Advice
12Novel of the White Powder.
51VI. The Suicides
13Strange Occurrence in Clerkenwell.
52VII. The Encounter in Soho
14History of the Young Man with Spectacles
53VIII. The Fragments
15Adventure of the Deserted Residence.
54The Inmost Light
16Chapter I. The Coming of the Terror
55I
17Chapter II. Death in the Village
56II
18Chapter III. The Doctors Theory
57III
19Chapter IV. The Spread of the Terror
58IV
20Chapter V. The Incident of the Unknown Tree
59V
21Chapter VI. Mr. Remnant's Z Ray
60The Shining Pyramid
22Chapter VII. The Case of the Hidden Germans
611. The Arrow-head Character
23Chapter VIII. What Mr. Merritt Found
622. The Eyes on the Wall
24Chapter IX. The Light on the Water
633. The Search for the Bowl
25Chapter X. The Child and the Moth
644. The Secret of the Pyramid
26Chapter XI. At Treff Loyne Farm
655. The Little People
27Chapter XII. The Letter of Wrath
66The Red Hand
28Chapter XIII. The Last Words of Mr. Secretan
67The Problem of the Fish–Hooks
29Chapter XIV. The End of the Terror
68Incident of the Letter
30The Secret Glory
69Search for the Vanished Heaven
31Preface
70The Artist of the Pavement
32I
71Story of the Treasure-house
33II
72I. The Rumour of the Marvellous
34III
73II. Odours of Paradise
35IV
74III. A Secret in a Secret Place
36Epilogue
75IV. The Ringing of the Bell
37A Fragment of Life
76V. The Rose of Fire
38I
77VI. Olwen’s Dream
39II
78VII. The Mass of The Sangraal
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